Manual Removal of Invasive Aquatic Plants (Plant Control RFP – RFA# 202512173)
Supports projects that manually remove invasive aquatic plants from Maine waterbodies to protect and restore aquatic ecosystems, funded by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection.
Funder: Maine Department of Environmental Protection
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Cost share grants for manual removal of invasive aquatic plants; typical award size and match requirements set in RFA, varies by project.
Summary: Supports manual removal projects to control invasive aquatic plants in Maine waterbodies via a formal RFA process.
Key Information: All dates are projected; eligibility and funding specifics will be defined in the next RFA release.
Description
This opportunity provides cost share and grant-based funding for local projects focused on the manual removal of invasive aquatic plants from Maine's waterbodies. Administered by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), the program aims to prevent and control the spread of invasive aquatic species, thereby protecting and restoring aquatic ecosystems. Funding is awarded through a formal Request for Applications (RFA) process, with technical requirements, project scope, and eligibility detailed in the RFA document. Projects must align with Maine DEP’s invasive aquatic species program objectives and are expected to demonstrate measurable impact in reducing invasive plant populations.
